​In this post, I have a quick tip for you and that’s to back up from your work every once in a while, while painting or drawing and look at it from a distance.

​Always looking at something up close, like you are while working, doesn’t give you a clear picture of how it’s coming along, and you may add unnecessary details.

​If you look at something your work a few feet away, you might see that it’s looking better than you thought it was.

​If you’re working with your piece upright, this is easy just move your chair, or take a few steps back. If you’re working with your piece flat, pick it up and hold it away from you like this. Alternatively, you could just stand up for a few seconds.

​Also, if you work is displayed in a gallery, most people will be viewing from about one or two feet away anyway, so backing up from your work and viewing it from this distance will give you a better idea of how other people will see your work.

​Something I’ve been trying to remember to do and something I suggest you do, is to photograph your work from a bit of a distance to, like one or two feet, since this will give a more pleasant viewing experience.